Boogie Lou: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$48.00 USD

Boogie Lou: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Boogie Lou: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-36040
Price: 48.00 USD
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By Paul Baker

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-36040

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Your audience won't be able to resist tapping along to this boogaloo groove with a funky twist, at around 156 BPM, will have everyone tapping their feet. This groove will push the band into forward motion with features that include written solos for alto 1, trumpet 2, and trombone 2, lead trumpet top note to a written G, a few stop-time sax section licks, and energy bursting from every part.

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Series: Young Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 90

UPC: 038081415062

SKU: 00-36040

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About the Composer: Paul Baker

Paul Baker is a composer and saxophonist whose work spans jazz, film, television, R&B, and Broadway. Based in Austin, he has performed at major venues including the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles, the Village Vanguard in New York City, and jazz festivals throughout Europe. His compositional work extends across jazz ensembles of all sizes and levels, theater, film, and interactive media.

Baker holds a B.M. in jazz studies from North Texas State University and completed advanced studies in film composition at USC. He maintains an active schedule as both a composer and clinician, bringing his diverse musical background to educational settings and professional performances.

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Why we love this

The boogaloo groove sits perfectly in the Grade 2 sweet spot—accessible enough for newer ensembles but written with genuine jazz vocabulary and personality. Baker gives young players real solo opportunities (alto 1, trumpet 2, and trombone 2 all get their moments) while keeping the ensemble parts energetic and playable, and that forward-driving tempo at 156 BPM gives the band the momentum to feel genuinely swinging.

What to expect

Boogie Lou pulses with infectious groove from the opening moment. The boogaloo rhythm locks in tight, funky, and forward-moving, with solos that invite players to stretch into their own voice while the ensemble drives the groove behind them. This is the kind of piece that makes audiences lean in and want to move.

Who it's for

This score and parts set works for high school or advanced middle school jazz ensembles ready to explore boogaloo and funk vocabularies without heavy technical demands. Directors looking for a piece that programs well alongside swing standards and blues-based charts will find this both musically substantial and ensemble-friendly.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) to establish the boogaloo pocket before featuring the soloists; this foundation makes the written solo sections land with impact.
Bring out the stop-time sax licks with clarity and tight ensemble balance; they're designed to punctuate the energy, so make them crisp.
Balance the lead trumpet's written G at the top with the rest of the section so it reads as a feature without overwhelming the texture.
Use the moderate tempo to build groove feel rather than rush; 156 BPM should feel relaxed and propulsive, not frantic.

How to use it

Program this as a concert centerpiece or finale; the high energy and audience appeal make it an excellent closer or anchor to a jazz set. It also pairs well with uptempo swing tunes or funk-based arrangements, giving your program a cohesive modern jazz identity.